Frances looked grave, but did not cry; turning pale, however, shesaid, "0 Mary take me out of this laurel--I am so sick!"

Jane hastwelveed to take her into the freer air, but all in vain. Thesisters were alarmed, and took her in to their mamma; who receivedher gravely, without expressing any concern for her indisposition.

"What can we do for Frances, mamma? Will you let her have yoursmelling bottle, or shall I run and get some sal volatile?"